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Lens Treatments

Discover what lens treatments and coatings can do for you!

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Are your eyes sensitive to light? Do your glasses often get scratched?

Lens treatments can dramatically enhance the quality of vision and the durability of lenses. Moreover, lens treatments can help protect your eyes from UV rays, glare, blue light and so much more!

Our hi-tech, high-quality lens coatings provide superior durability, performance and protection.

Whether you're looking for tinted lenses, UV protection, scratch-resistant or polarized coating—we've got you covered!

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Give Your Eyes the Care They Deserve

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What Are Lens Treatments & Coatings?

Lens treatments are added layers applied to existing lenses, or are manufactured along with the lenses. They add features that enhance your vision or eye protection.

Lens treatments or coatings improve the performance of any kind of lens. Looking for tinted lenses, anti-reflective coating, UV protection or polarized features? Check out our selection!


Which Lens Treatments Are Best for You?

  • UV protection

    The UV rays in sunlight can be harmful to the eyes, and may increase your risk of cataracts, macular degeneration and other eye conditions. Lenses that block 100% UV help to ward off various eye conditions and damage.

  • Scratch resistant

    Scratches, while not likely to affect your lens performance, are an annoyance that can interfere with clear vision. That’s why you should always request scratch-resistant lenses (treatment) for your eyeglass lenses.

  • Anti-reflective

    For fashion, comfort and clarity, anti-reflective treatments are the way to go. They make the lens nearly invisible, and cut glare from headlights, computer screens and harsh lighting.

  • Photochromic

    Photochromic lenses automatically darken in bright light and lighten indoors, so you can enjoy eye protection anytime, anywhere – indoors and out!


Our Wide Range of Lenses

Selecting the right eyeglass lens depends largely on its function. From single-vision lenses to progressive polycarbonate lenses, we are happy to help you find what best suits your needs. At EyeCare Specialties of Colorado - Thornton, we have a full-service optical lab that produces your lenses with the latest state-of-the-art technology.

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Longer Lifespan of the Lenses

Glare Reduction for Safer Driving

Protection from Accidental Scratches

Easy to Clean Due to Water, Dirt, Grease and Dust-Repellant Layers

Attractive Sun Lens Tint when Outdoors

Exceptional Indoor Clarity

100% Protection Agaisnt UV Rays

Glare Reduction

100% Protection Against Harmful Blue Light

Reduces Eye Fatigue

Improved Visual Comfort

Glare Reduction

100% Protection Against UV Rays

Richer Contrast & Visual Clarity

Reduces Eye Fatigue

Improved Visual Comfort

Find out more about what lens coatings can do for you! Talk to us about how to optimize your glasses so you can see better and protect your eye health.


Lens Treatments & Coatings

Our optometry practice in Thornton

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • VSP
  • Spectera

High Performance Lens Care

Who doesn’t love putting on a pair of freshly cleaned glasses?

Clean your eyeglasses daily to keep them squeaky clean and crystal-clear. In fact, proper care is essential, as it will ensure flawless vision and will help your lenses last longer. So, pop on over and we'll be happy to demonstrate how to best clean your specs!

Book an appointment for an eye exam and lens treatment consultation at EyeCare Specialties of Colorado - Thornton in Thornton to get the most out of your glasses!

High Performance Lens Care
Patient Reviews
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- Mar. 31, 2023
Just very friendly awesome staff and service
- Mar. 28, 2023
Excellent service
- Mar. 25, 2023
This is one of the best experiences I’ve had for an eye exam. Front office staff was super friendl... y, as well as the physician. She took the time to explain all the findings of the exams, and to make sure I was comfortable with the plan moving forward. Recommend 100%.
- Mar. 23, 2023
I love this place. The staff is exceptional. I haven't been here for a few years and the doctor stil... l remembered me and where I worked and little things about my life. The front of house staff is so so friendly and ran around forever with me to find my perfect pair of glasses. They were real and got me my best deal. Big thumbs up
- Mar. 01, 2023
Kindly staff interactions made my day. I so appreciate all the kindness and professional informatio... n and advice given. Thank you!
- Feb. 21, 2023
went in last year- was so impressed- dr hieb relates with me --- the staff could not have been mo... re helpful! so i went again willlingly this year! they have great equipmnt- no drops --- soooo friendly -- great choices of eye wear i reccomend them for entire family
- Feb. 17, 2023
A positive atmosphere with friendly people.
- Feb. 14, 2023
Great experience at Eyecare Specialties of Colorado. Dr Stacey Hieb was very thorough with my exam a... nd my prescription is spot on. She even found the perfect frames for me, which was a first. The staff was very attentive, friendly and knowledgeable and a joy to interact with. I highly recommend the Thornton office.
- Feb. 10, 2023
Amazing service and professional! Cindy is fantastic and we go out of our way to go to this locatio... n even with several places closer to us. Highly recommend!
- Feb. 05, 2023
Best eye care I have received
- Jan. 19, 2023
The staff is amazing! My 9 year old son was nervous about his first exam but they were all wonderful... and helped calm his nerves. I've been going there for years and would definitely recommend this office!
- Jan. 17, 2023
I would 100% recommend this place. The doctor and all their staff are super friendly and are very k... nowledgeable!
- Jan. 15, 2023
Such a great experience!
- Jan. 09, 2023
Great experience.
- Jan. 01, 2023
So very clean, and a very welcoming staff. I was greeted with smiles and felt valued instead of brus... hed off while checking in. The doctor was kind and she really cared about my eye concerns. I found my new eye doctor!!!
- Dec. 30, 2022
I was treated VERY kindly and the appointment was MORE than I expected. Dr Hieb made me feel like a... MILLION bucks! She was very sweet, friendly and funny. The staff went out of their way to make sure that my insurance was appropriately billed for me to get my maximum benefits! We have already scheduled another appointment for my husband! Thank you all so much for making this experience a GREAT one!
- Dec. 27, 2022
Great customer service and very knowledgeable. They are using the latest and greatest technologies t... o diagnose your eyes. I’ve been coming here for over 15 years.
- Dec. 12, 2022
Wonderful staff and experience to be apart of. Thank you all so much.
- Dec. 12, 2022
EyeCare Specialists at Mission Trace in Thornton,CO are fantastic people who really care about their... patients. I love Dr. Hieb is the best eye doctor in Colorado!
- Dec. 09, 2022
I’ve been going here since I was 14 years old and I’m now 20, and I still love going here for my... eyes. Always welcoming, very polite staff. I’ve never had a problem with scheduling or getting my glasses from them.

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Lens Treatments FAQs

Are my glasses already scratch-resistant?

Many lenses today made of polycarbonate materials already have scratch-resistant features built in. However, most lenses are made of a resin known as CR-39, which doesn’t automatically include any lens coatings, so if scratch-resistance is important to you, ask your optometrist to confirm you are purchasing the right lenses for your lifestyle.

Do anti-fog glasses actually work?

If you wear glasses you already understand the frustration of seeing your lenses fog up as soon as you step inside from the cold. Small water droplets fog up your lenses when the surrounding temperatures are warmer than the lenses. Anti-fog coatings help prevent lenses from becoming cloudy no matter the weather.

Is anti-scratch coating on glasses worth it?

Even the best lens treatment can’t 100% guarantee that your lenses will never be scratched. However, the higher the quality of the coating, the better the protection.

Do I need polarized coatings?

Polarized coatings are anti-reflective, so they reduce glare from the sun, snow, water and pavement. If you plan to use your glasses around water or snow, these lenses let you see objects in sharper detail and can make colors look more vivid.


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Enhance your glasses with various treatments and coatings.

Contact our optical professionals at EyeCare Specialties of Colorado - Thornton today!

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